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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2016
Page
15
Ellen Priest publishes as founder and editor with Michael Smith as executive editor and Holly Kemp as news editor. The paper includes a Thought of the Day by Karen Blixen, noting progress through steady daily effort.
The piece argues national election battles contrast with scarce state legislative contest. It notes 75 percent of South Carolina General Assembly seats lack major-party opposition, citing gerrymandering and incumbency protection. It cites Arizona’s voter initiative upheld by the Supreme Court and urges SC to adopt similar redistricting to ensure residents choose their representatives.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must stay under 500 words and may be edited for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published and submission is discretionary. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
Columnist recalls May 14 1961 Anniston bus scene seen by Birmingham Alabama high school seniors. He contrasts Martin Luther King Jr nonviolent strategy with Black Lives Matter and Colin Kaepernick protests, urging factual understanding and constructive action rather than anger. The piece ends by urging Kaepernick to stand and help others.
Readers praise the Aiken Community Playhouse production of Beauty and the Beast, applauding director Juli Davis, exceptional sets, costumes, and performances. An added Thursday show on Sept 15 is encouraged to meet demand, with tips to find last minute seats if needed.
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